Ouidad Salon LA

Located in Santa Monica, CA, Ouidad Salon LA caters to curls and textured hair. Staffed by an experienced team that has mastered the exclusive Ouidad curl cutting techniques, the LA salon brings the unique, curl-focused philosophy and expertise to the West Coast.

* - Prices may vary depending on hair length, thickness or other factors to be determined by your Ouidad Stylist

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Pia

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After a 10 year career in photography, Pia began her hairdressing career by entering the Aveda Natural Talent competition where she won a full tuition scholarship to the Aveda Institute in SoHo New York. Upon graduation she began apprenticing in precision haircutting at the Vidal Sassoon downtown NYC salon. From there she further developed her creative skills training under former Sassoon creative director, Cristiano Cora. She was then asked to join the education team at Arrojo and spent three years working as a lead educator performing demos alongside Nick Arrojo, teaching for his cosmetology school and his advanced academy. In 2013 her ongoing personal projects earned her a double page spread in the New York Times Sunday edition for her work as key hair stylist for Adam Harvey's anti-surveillance project, CV Dazzle.
Using her technical background, Ouidad techniques, and love for natural beauty, Pia is excited to help clients fall in love with their curls and learn how to manage their texture.

Marissa

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Growing up with thick, unruly curls, Marissa developed a love/hate relationship with her hair. This led to an ongoing pursuit of understanding beauty, culminating with a BA in Gender Studies from UCLA focusing on hair and the impact it has on an emotional and aesthetic level. Upon graduation, she decided to further her studies, receiving her cosmetology license from the prestigious Sassoon Academy. Marissa realized her early frustrations with her curls stemmed from a general lack of curly hair knowledge and a hesitancy to embrace tresses that were so different from her peers'. She set her sights on becoming a Curl Specialist to educate and encourage people to embrace and love their natural hair. That quest led her to Ouidad, where she rigorously trained at both the LA and New York Flagship locations through their top-notch apprenticeship program. Marissa’s mission is to empower both men and women to confidently wear their natural hair, and to provide them with the information and the encouragement needed to successfully do so. She says, “I want to challenge existing beauty standards, put to rest the misconception that curly hair can’t be healthy hair, and help people to feel confident and beautiful in their own skin - one curl friend at a time.”

Wren

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Born and raised in San Francisco, Wren’s passion for hair started at an early age, when she began volunteering at a family friend’s salon. Wren continued practicing the art of beauty as a performing artist, doing hair and makeup for herself and fellow performers. Her extensive repertoire includes styling hair for red carpet events such as the Grammys, Oscars, and Emmys; she’s also worked on music videos and private formal events. A well-rounded stylist, Wren obtained her Master Colorist Technician certification from the Goldwell Academy in Santa Monica, CA, and trained at Ouidad’s flagship salon in New York. From Ouidad’s signature Rake & Shake to sleek blow outs, whimsical updos, effortless braids, and creative color placement, Wren meets every style challenge with enthusiasm. “I personally like options when it comes to my hair, and I like to give that same freedom to my clients.”

I am so happy I finally found someone who knows how to work with my curls!! My first appointment she spent a lot of time helpingteaching me how to style my hair for my curl type, this has always been a big challenge for me. She is also a hair colour genius. I am in love with my hair. Thank you!!

by Trinity on 04/25/2012

Curl Type: CURLY

5 stars all around!!! I went in with my crazy hair that I never liked or knew how to take care of and I left with beauty and knowledge. I never knew my hair could look so beautiful naturally!!! I WILL go back fersure!!

by Sara on 09/02/2009

Curl Type: NONE

I had unruly curly hair that I could not control. I came and left completely satisfied- almost no one can style my hair but they did it! I was so excited and felt so chic as I left and for days afterward! I get so many compliments now and never got any on prior hair cuts. My questions were answered and I was given tips to style it myself.It was my first time at Ouidad and it wont be the last! Thanks so much!